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I've covered how to draw animal eyes, ears and noses - and so it's time for the last really important feature of the face, namely the mouth. Mouths are an important part of drawing animals, as they are vital to showing expressions, from happy to snarly - and this can make them a challenge to draw right. Hence, a tutorial :la: (Small note: This tutorial is concerned with your average mammals, such as canines, felines, horses, etc. While some of the main points can be used for reptiles and other critters, a lot of it won't be applicable.) The shape of the mouth The overall shape of closed mouths actually doesn't differ that much between species. In most species there will be a line between the nose and the top of the mouth (which does not need to be cleft - but it's often there, and can even be seen in humans). The top of the mouth is the highest point, and from there the sides of the mouth slant down. In some cases they will appear to curve upwards again on the very sides, giving